Truck Mechanic - Flood

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an opportunity for a Truck Mechanic who will be assigned to the Operations Division in Riverside. The Truck Mechanic will inspect and diagnose mechanical failures and defects in a variety of heavy-duty trucks (including CNG, diesel, and gasoline platforms), cars, and light trucks. Other responsibilities will include: correcting complex malfunctions by repairing and overhauling faulty major components, rebuilding or repairing engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, steering gears, carburetors, cooling systems, and other mechanical and electrical assemblies; completing tune-ups on all induction types, and ignition systems; replacing and adjusting air, hydraulic and vacuum brakes, starters, and generators; And repairing smaller automotive equipment when required. Duties will also include some welding and fabrication as well as maintaining time and material records. Competitive candidates will possess: ASE Certification (specifically Medium/Heavy Truck series). CNG Certification. Natural Gas systems diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair experience, alongside standard heavy diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines. Experience replacing and adjusting heavy-duty air brakes, alongside hydraulic and vacuum braking systems. Experience with Fleet Management software and computer literacy. The selected candidate will be required to supply their own basic tools to perform the essential functions of the Truck Mechanic position. Work schedule: 4/10 Monday - Thursday with availability to work weekends, holidays, and special events to meet department needs is required. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. See Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations under APPLICATION INFORMATION for details. Meet the Team! The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District manages storm waters for conservation and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from flood damage. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Heavy Truck Inspection & Diagnosis: Independently inspect and diagnose mechanical failures and defects in a variety of heavy-duty trucks (including CNG, diesel, and gasoline platforms), cars, and light trucks. Component Overhaul & Repair: Correct complex malfunctions by repairing and overhauling faulty major components, including rebuilding engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, axles, and steering gears. System Adjustments & Tune-Ups: Complete precision tune-ups on carburetion, fuel injection, and ignition systems; replace and adjust air, hydraulic, and vacuum brakes, starters, and generators. Support & Record Keeping: Repair smaller automotive equipment when required, perform rough welding and fabrication, and maintain accurate shop time and material records. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPTION I Experience: Completion of a recognized heavy-duty truck mechanic apprenticeship training program. OPTION II Experience: Four years in the repair and overhaul of heavy diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. (Completion of trade related courses from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 24 quarter units equaling two years of the required experience.) OPTION III Experience: Four years in the repair and overhaul of heavy diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. (Completion of 144 hours of trade related courses from a recognized occupational training center, vocational school or specialized industrial program equaling six months of the required full-time experience.) ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: The principles of both gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines; the methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of heavy trucks; the oper…

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